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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,103.53, 280,725 and 112,277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,103.53, 280,725 and 112,277.35 is: 168,457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,103.53 : 280,725 = 112,277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,103.53/280,725 = 112,277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,103.53x = 280,725 × 112,277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,103.53x = 31,519,059,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,519,059,078.75/187,103.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,457.85

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